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Released 30 years ago

Disco Six Six Six

Girls Against Boys · 1996

16 min · 5 tracks · hardcore punk

An explosive blend of punk energy and danceable grooves layered with gritty guitar riffs and provocative lyrics.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Disco Six Six Six — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit by combining infectious rhythms with biting lyrics that critique mainstream culture, making it a defining anthem of the era.
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    Black Leather — This song exemplifies the band's raw energy and knack for catchy hooks while exploring themes of rebellion and identity through its provocative imagery.
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    Do It Like Diamonds — With its driving beat and anthemic chorus, this track showcases the band's ability to merge punk intensity with a danceable groove, highlighting their unique sonic identity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of frenetic energy
  • danceable grooves for parties
  • gritty urban aesthetics throughout
  • for a quick pick-me-up

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, contemplative music
  • dislike energetic and chaotic sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Disco Six Six Six is Girls Against Boys' third studio album, following their 1993 release, Venus Luxure No. 1 Baby. By this point, the band had solidified their sound, merging post-hardcore punk with elements of noise rock and dance, marking a significant evolution from their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
The Jesus Lizard· Shellac· Fugazi

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Disco Six Six Six 2:46
  • 2 Distracted (RVS #7) 3:20
  • 3 Do It Like Diamonds 2:58
  • 4 Black Leather 4:08
  • 5 Keep Yer Pants On 3:43

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